Classic Meatloaf
A hearty and comforting classic meatloaf made with ground beef, herbs, and a tangy tomato glaze, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- For the glaze: 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture before baking.
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